Starting a tenancy

What you need to know about finding a rental property, signing a lease and moving in.

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Major changes to rental laws have started

Changes limiting reasons landlords can end a lease and refuse a pet – from 19 May 2025.

Changes so that tenants can choose to pay rent by Centrepay – from 2 March 2026.

Laws to limit rent increases to once per year – from 31 October 2024.

Learn more about the changes

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